ORANGE COUNTY, Fla — Starting next year, some high schoolers won’t have to wake up early to attend class.
The Orange County School District is letting three high schools offer alternative schedules.
At Evans High School, instead of getting to school at 7 a.m., some students can arrive three hours later to start their day.
School leaders said the change is happening in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Next year at Evans High School, up to 250 junior and seniors will be on a block schedule that better meets their needs.
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Instead of 7:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., some kids will learn from 10:30 a.m. to about 7 p.m.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, students will have access to tutoring, graduation readiness and other support.
Evans High School teacher Jennifer Bohn said the new schedules are not just for students who are struggling academically.
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“Many of our students that would qualify for the innovative model are working to help support the household and so it’s a balance between being able to come to school, every single day all day,” Bohn said.
Orange County Public Schools said a vote through the faculty advisory committee showed 90% support for changes at Evans High School.
Some teachers also agreed to come in later.
Two other high schools will offer extended schedules to all grades.
Transportation is still being worked out.
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